# Eskom says it has successfully reconnected unit one at the Koeberg nuclear power station in Cape Town to the national grid. The unit was shut early this year for the second phase of its long-term operation maintenance programme, a requirement of its 20-year life extension granted by the National Nuclear Regulator. Both units one […]
# The Competition Commission of South Africa has approved seven major mergers and acquisitions, including deals in aerospace, technology, property, industrial, and financial sectors. Spokesperson Siyabulela Makunga says conditions were applied to some transactions to promote employment, skills development, and procurement of plastic pipes and fittings, while others were cleared without conditions. He says the […]
# The DA says Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane’s unlawful announcement of drastic funding cuts for Quintile 5 schools for 2026, after the 30 September 2025 deadline, is creating financial uncertainty for parents and schools. Sergio Dos Santos says the DA condemns the 879-rand to 301-rand per learner reduction, citing potential fee hikes and […]
# The DA in Gauteng is calling on MEC of Social Development, Faith Mazibuko, to table all BDO and Bowmans reports before the provincial legislature. The reports expose deep-seated non-profit organisation funding and procurement issues. The DA’s Refiloe Nt’sekhe says Mazibuko must urgently implement strict financial management controls and stop shielding corrupt individuals who are […]
# National Assembly speaker, Thoko Didiza, has signed the Barcelona Declaration on Tuberculosis. This marks South Africa’s formal commitment to a renewed global parliamentary movement to eradicate TB within a generation. The signing ceremony coincided with the official launch of the South African TB Parliamentary Caucus. TB has killed more people than any other infectious disease […]
# KwaZulu-Natal’s Oyster Box Hotel has become the province’s first resort to earn the esteemed 5-Star Premium status by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. The hotel located on the Umhlanga coastline is now among 23 hotels from around the country with a similar status. TGCSA’s Bronwen Auret says the Oyster Box is more […]
# The National Shelter Movement of South Africa has issued a strong call for greater inclusion and representation of African and Global South voices in international platforms addressing gender-based violence. This follows the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters. While international counterparts often receive from 60 to 100-percent government funding, African shelters continue to operate […]
# Spine Road High School won the top prize, which included 15-thousand-rand stationery voucher, in Cape Town’s Energy Efficiency Schools Programme Poster competition. Ten participating schools were assessed on the creativity of their poster designs, as well as their ability to articulate energy efficiency practices and sustainable energy solutions. Mayoral committee member for Energy, Xanthea […]
# Action Society has condemned the lack of progress in the investigation into the brutal murder of four-year-old Tamia “Mia” Botha from Paarl East in the Western Cape. She disappeared from a playground near her home on 25 September 2022. Her body was discovered the next day in Nederburg, Paarl. Action Society’s spokesperson, Juanita du […]
